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Learn about the operating environment, membership trends, financial reports, and the Board of Directors at the DAU Alumni Association's 2010 meeting. Discover the challenges, achievements, and opportunities for members to contribute and make a difference.
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Defense Acquisition University ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 13 April 2010 General Membership Meeting & Report
Agenda • Operating Environment • Membership Trends • Financial Report • 09 - 10 Board of Directors • Summary
Operating Environment The Good News: • Chapters at DAU Regional Centers – Forming at West Campus • Corporate sponsor program alive and well • Currently a total of 16 on board • Sponsorship of Program Mgmt Assistance Group (PMAG) Symposium (see next slide (4)) • Membership continuing to grow • Healthy relationship with DAU faculty and staff (PMT 401, etc.) • Hot Topic Forums every 2 months in Coordination with DAU Knowledge Mgmt Team • DAU Research Paper Competition (see slide 5) • Financial viability continues (see slide 7) • Scholarships to Bryant Alternative School The Challenges: • Attract participation from outside DAU • Provide member value (low cost, value-added events) • New “Blood” and Continuity
DAU Alumni Association Edward Hirsch Acquisition Research and Writing Award • - Sponsored by DAUAA • - Open to Government, Industry, Academia • - Prizes: 1st Prize - $1,000 2nd Prize - $500 3rd Prize - $250 • - Judged by: • Defense ARJ Editorial Staff (Approved by DAUAA BoD) • - Research Paper Theme:Achieving Excellence in a Changing Acquisition Environment;See 2ND Qtr FY10 Issue of Defense ARJ (Acquisition Review Journal) • - Format : www.dau.mil ( go to “Site Menu”, select “Publications”, then select “Acquisition Review Journal”; at bottom click on “guidelines for contributors”) • - Submit to Director of Research, DAU • Dr. Larrie Ferreiro (Larrie.Ferreiro@dau.mil) (703) 805-5282 • Info/guidance on DAUAA website (www.dauaa.org)
You Can Make a Difference • Monthly Board meetings are open for member participation • We encourage your participation on Committees • Symposiums and Forums • Membership • Corporate Sponsorship • Chapter development and participation at Regional Campuses • Contribute news & articles for DAUAA E-news • Suggest new initiatives; e.g., theme for Hot Topic Forums and Annual Symposium